Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 1880-1883 Issue

1880-1883 Issue

A bronze gilt officer eagle by K

All letters are dated to July or August of 1940

on loop for hanging from period original ribbon

enamel chipping on the centrepiece ring

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Wound Badge, Black Grade Auction 1880-1883 Issue(Verwundetenabzeichen in Schwarz). Constructed of blackened bronze, the obverse consisting of an oval laurel wreath, with a central Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika, on top of crossed swords on a pebbled field, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, unmarked, measuring 36. 34 mm (w) x 44. 00 mm (h), some denting and finish repair evident, in near very fine condition.